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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.82, 6,402.18 and 1,927.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.82, 6,402.18 and 1,927.45 is: 2,892.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.82 : 6,402.18 = 1,927.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.82/6,402.18 = 1,927.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.82x = 6,402.18 × 1,927.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.82x = 12,339,881.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,339,881.84/4,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.06

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